Role Title: Senior SoftwareProject Manager
Role Purpose: Software project management of Electronic Control Unit application projects for GKN Automotive related to projects out of Japan
Coordinate execution of complex internally developed core and customer Software application projects in the AUTOSAR context and compliant to ASPICE processes (MAN.3 ACQ.4 SWE.x). | |
Act as Single Point of Contact for the internal and external stakeholders for Software development projects with special focus on Japanese customers and markets. | |
Act as key interface to the globally working Software team the local customer project team and other domains such as System Hardware and Testing. | |
Develop and manage Software project timelines and ensure them being executed according to agreed milestones and content within budget and adhering to quality goals | |
Create tasks for team members to execute project work products and be accountable for their delivery in collaboration with the local team leads | |
Manage and supply to multi-domain sub-streams such as cyber security and functional safety from Software perspective. | |
Identify technical timing and cost risks for Software development projects. Develop risk mitigation plans and roll out the action plan to the team. | |
Identify and produce project metrics concisely demonstrating progress. | |
Support collecting implementing and tracking product cost reduction opportunities during development and after production. | |
Work directly with System Testing and other domains for coordinating and executing internal software prototypes. | |
Coordinate customer sample releases ensuring engineering work products meet the appropriate completeness and quality according to the release level. | |
Actively communicate with Software team leaders regarding resource assignments to projects and support prioritization resolution. | |
Escalate project resource issues within the Software department. | |
Encourage a project culture that values IP generation and drives team toward quality delivery. | |
Identify propose and implement process improvements to increase project execution efficiency. |
Formal qualifications required:
Masters degree in Information Technology Computer Science Electrical or Electronics Engineering or Mechatronics | |
Native Japanese and very proficient English both in speaking and writing required | |
Ability to support at customer site as needed | |
Ability to globally travel 10% of time to external labs and other GKN facilities |
Previous experience required:
Overall 10 years of Industry experience with a proven track record in managing software projects in the automotive industry for the last 5 years incl. team lead activities in global teams and projects | |
Solid understanding of AUTOSAR concepts Functional Safety and Cyber Security in the context of Base Software | |
Working experience in agile methodologies and automated SW processes preferred | |
Excellent communication teamwork and leadership skills |
Required Experience:
Senior IC
GKN Automotive is a global engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to delivering mass production solutions for mobility.